I live in Japan with my husband who is in the Navy. My sister is in Florida and is unable to care for her son.

Each branch of the service is a little different, so the first thing to do is to find out from the Navy exactly what they need. Each branch...

Can you move a minor to a different country without their consent?

I agree with Mr. Gufford. Minors must obey their parents until they turn 18, but it's difficult to make a 17-year-old do anything. What's more...

Supervised visitation being stalled - what needs to b done?

If it's been over a month, I'd probably file a motion for contempt/enforcement.

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If there is no custody arrangements, but child support established and I want to move out of state with my kids is that allowed?

If child support is established, then you must follow the procedures of Florida's relocation statute. You cannot simply move the children out of...

You should list only what you actually pay, not the full amount.

I am active duty air force is it possible to get custodial parent of our son?

Service members always face special difficulties during divorce, but generally the only impediment to primary or 50/50 timeshare is the risk of...

Need florida divorce attorney

You may qualify for five of the six available types of alimony in Florida, but you haven't begun to list enough information for me to give you...

Will I be able to relocate with my child given that I am the primary residential parent but my ex has 50% visitation?

The way that relocation cases works is this: you are asking for permission for the child to move, not you. If relocation is granted, you may may...

This Deputy Sherriff was on my restraining order hearing. He was not the Bailiff, even though he works at the Courthouse.

Attorneys in Florida have the same subpoena power as judges. Attorneys don't need to "forge" subpoenas; they can create their own. The deputy...

What kind of divorce should we file?

They all cost the same. I usually suggest an Uncontested Divorce because only one person has to go to the hearing.